- present participle of suppress.
suppressing
Example Sentences
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For the X-59 it's about suppressing sonic booms on a budget and nothing else.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
When he began practicing urology in the 1980s, the common misunderstanding was that testosterone injections caused prostate cancer, further suppressing research and treatment of testosterone deficiency.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2026
That matters in pancreatic cancer because tumors often create an environment that is highly inflamed while also suppressing the immune system.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
The findings suggest that suppressing PCSK9 with PPRHs can increase the availability of LDL receptors and help cells pull more cholesterol out of circulation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Let’s say a Hail Mary for our lucky stars,” Mary Anne said, suppressing a giggle.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
